4. Configuration Options
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Parity
Possible Settings: None, Even, Odd
Default Setting: None
Provides a method of checking the accuracy of binary numbers for the COM port. A parity
bit is added to the data to make the 1 bits of each character add up to either an odd or
even number. Each character of transmitt ed data is approved as error-free if the 1 bits
add up to an odd or even number as specified by this configuration opti on.
None Provides no parity.
Even Makes the sum of all 1 bits and its corresponding parity bit always even.
Odd Makes the sum of all 1 bits and its corresponding parity bit always odd.
Stop Bits
Possible Settings: 1, 2
Default Setting: 1
Determines the number of stop bits used for the COM port.
1 Provides one stop bit.
2 Provides two stop bits.
Ignore Control Leads
Possible Settings: Disable, DTR
Default Setting: Disable
Specifies whether DTR is used.
Display Conditions
This option does not apply to the FrameSaver SLV Router.
Disable Treats control leads as standard operation.
DTR Ignores DTR. This may be necessary when connecting to some PAD devices.
Login Required
Possible Settings: Enable, Disable
Default Setting: Disable
Determines whether a user ID and password (referred to as the login) is required in order
to log on to the asynchronous terminal connected to the COM port.
Display Conditions
This option only appears when Port Use is set to Terminal.
Enable Requires a login to access the menu-driven user interface.
Disable Does not requires a login.
Table 4-24. Communication Port Options (2 of 5)